On Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, the Medford Police Department Domestic Violence Task Force worked with agencies throughout Jackson County, as well as agencies across the country, to arrest persons with outstanding family-violence related warrants.
Locally, 15 arrests were made during the sweep, on a variety of charges.
Jackson County Sweep Stats:
23 total Law Enforcement Personnel Participated
4 Victim Advocates assisted with victim services.
Attempted Warrant Services – 73 total
Successful Warrants Served – 15 subjects arrested
Participating Agencies –
Medford Police Department
Ashland Police Department
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Talent Police Department
Jackson County Parole and Probation
Community Works
This nationwide collaborative effort helps raise awareness of the problem of family and domestic violence in our communities. It also demonstrates to offenders that they will be held accountable for their violence. The Medford Police Department is dedicated to holding those who commit domestic violence accountable. MPD employs a full time Domestic Violence Officer along with hosting an in-house Domestic Violence Advocate employed by Community Works.